Quick & Smoky Baked Beans

Heat a large skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the Bacon (4 slices) and cook until crisped and fat has rendered, about 6-7 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.

Add the Yellow Onion (1) and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the Garlic (3 cloves) and Fresh Ginger (1) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and stir in Red Kidney Beans (1 can) , Dark Brown Sugar (4 Tbsp) , Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp) , Barbecue Sauce (1/2 cup) , Ketchup (4 Tbsp) , Worcestershire Sauce (2 Tbsp) , Dry Mustard (1 Tbsp) , Yellow Mustard (1 Tbsp) , Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tbsp) , and Smoked Ham (1 cup) .

If using a gas grill, place wood chips in a smoker box and preheat one side of the grill to high. When smoke appears, reduce heat to medium. Place the beans away from the fire and cook for 30-35 minutes with the lid down until thick and rich. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to taste.

If using a charcoal grill, toss 2 cups of wood chips over the coals. Place the beans away from the fire and smoke 30-35 minutes with the lid down until thick and rich. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .